Exactly... if Kennedy didn't get scratched once in the playoffs in favor of anyone, including Taffe, despite scoring zero goals in 20 games, why would anyone think that Kennedy isn't above Taffe (and probably a few other guys)? Taffe was an extra forward when everyone was healthy... I suspect he's AHL-bound unless injuries pop up.

Henry Hank wrote:Exactly... if Kennedy didn't get scratched once in the playoffs in favor of anyone, including Taffe, despite scoring zero goals in 20 games, why would anyone think that Kennedy isn't above Taffe (and probably a few other guys)? Taffe was an extra forward when everyone was healthy... I suspect he's AHL-bound unless injuries pop up.

I think both TK and Mr. Hockey deserve a spot on the team, but until an injury occurs I would assume TK takes the spot. His speed, hitting, and occasional fights last year should guarantee him a spot. If Taffe starts the year on the Baby Pens' roster, he would definitely be the first call-up to Pittsburgh.

JoseCuervo wrote:Um, if taffe didn't beat out tk last year, what makes anyone think he can this year?

Plus, we have therrien. Don't get used to set lines...ever.

Not sure if your post was in reply to the lines I posted...But I just listed Taffe as the 4th line center with TK and Godard...I just put Taffe's name there. It could be Beech/Stone etc...or training camp invitee...

JoseCuervo wrote:Um, if taffe didn't beat out tk last year, what makes anyone think he can this year?

Plus, we have therrien. Don't get used to set lines...ever.

Not sure if your post was in reply to the lines I posted...But I just listed Taffe as the 4th line center with TK and Godard...I just put Taffe's name there. It could be Beech/Stone etc...or training camp invitee...

just in general, mainly the article, our 3rd line depth is so deep that an enforcing line will only be needed on occasion. I mean talbot/ pez/ dupuis/ cooke/ kennedy are great depth. This is seriously like a 3a/3b line when needed. I'm also thinking MT will rotate these guys between lines to make a fast line, pest line, grit line, whatever. Maybe some will get time on the top 2.